VISION FOR A’THURAYA CITY DESIGNED BY BIG ANNOUNCED IN OMAN

Unveiled at Oman Design & Build Week 2025, A’Thuraya City is a new urban model for Muscat that fosters openness and community. Rooted in Omani heritage and shaped by the site’s dramatic cliffs and plateaus, the city embraces the natural terrain to create a walkable, connected urban landscape with terraced gardens, shaded walkways, and convenient access to amenities and gathering spaces. At its heart lies the Citadel, a cliff-top promenade with architecture crafted from local stone that overlooks the majestic mountains and serves as a new cultural and commercial landmark for Muscat. Designed to prioritize social connection and wellbeing, homes dissolve the barriers between public and private, with open front gardens that flow seamlessly into tree-lined streets. Envisioned as an inclusive and pedestrian-first city, A’Thuraya weaves together traditional Omani architecture, verdant green spaces, and vibrant public realms where nature, wellness, and everyday life are deeply intertwined.